2008 Volvo V70 2.4L Diesel · PR05 BAT
2008 Volvo V70 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 135,970 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PR05 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 135,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PR05 BAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo V70 (PR05 BAT) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PR05 BAT Mileage History
- 24/11/202398,769 mi
- 19/12/2024113,426 mi+14,657 mi
- 20/12/2024113,449 mi+23 mi
- 09/12/2025135,935 mi+22,486 mi
- 10/12/2025135,970 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 18,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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